A Genuine Baked Product

Dare I say it? Thanksgiving is t-minus 2 days away…oh no, did you just start sweating? Relax! Everything’s going to be fiiiine – just over pour and over feed and everyone is sure to have a fabulous holiday. And maybe make these biscuits. No, definitely make these biscuits. They’re simple and scrumptious. Heck, serve them alongside the bird or make them for a little Thanksgiving morning treat as you slave away.

And if you have an extra minute or two – I know, you’re now thinking, “She’s kidding right?” – might I suggest that you whip up a little maple butter to accompany these biscuits – a little sweet, a little savory, a LOT of goodness. Simply cream together a half a stick of room temperature butter, 1-2 T good maple syrup and a ½ t salt – it’s a must.

*Note: homemade sweet potato puree couldn’t be simpler – pierce the potato a few times with a fork and wrap in foil. Roast in a 400 degree oven for about an hour or until fork tender. Scoop out the innards and process until smooth.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

In a medium sized bowl combine the puree and buttermilk, set aside.In a large bowl gather the dry ingredients. Add the cubed butter and mix with a pastry cutter until the butter is about pea sized.Combine the potato mixture in with the dry – it’s easiest to do this with your hands – flour a clean dry surface and pat or roll out the dough to about an inch thickness and cut into 9 biscuits.Nestle them on a parchment paper lined sheet tray and brush with the beaten egg. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until fluffed and slightly golden.Mmmm. Sweet potato biscuits – one more thing to be thankful for.

Dafna Adler (Stellina Sweets)

These look AWESOME and super easy! I’m thinking it’s a go. Are they sweet or savory? If they’re savory, I’m wondering if you could add cheese, and what kind you might recommend? Because, well, everything is better with cheese.

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These are seriously delicious. We ate several of them before Thanksgiving dinner. And then had some for breakfast. The maple butter is a must, too.